Infants and toddlers need sensory experiences in order to grow and learn and become young innovators. During this training session, learners will explore ways to incorporate developmentally appropriate sensory experiences with infants and toddlers. Participants will participate in hands-on activities that can be used within their classrooms. The following objectives will be covered during this session:
  • Objective 1: expand their repertoire of developmentally appropriate, creative activities that can be implemented with infants and toddlers
  • Objective 2: discuss the benefits of AND barriers to sensory play in the classroom
  • Objective 3:explore ways to tap into infants and toddlers' innate curiosity and interests through sensory experiences

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Zero to Three. Tips on Playing with Babies -
https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1081-tips-on-playing-with-babies-and-toddlers

Cherry, K. (2016). Sensorimotor stage of cognitive development. VeryWell. Extracted from https://www.verywell.com/sensorimotor-stage-of-cognitive-development-2795462